Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Acute epiglottitis |
French
|
Épiglottite (aiguë) |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | Diseases of the respiratory system | |
| 2 | J00-J06 | Acute upper respiratory infections | |
| 3 | J05 | Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis | |
| 4 | J05.1 | Acute epiglottitis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Piperacillin |
Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin exerts bactericidal activity by inhibition of both septum and cell-wall synthesis. |
